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A block of weight 5 N is pushed against a vertical wall by a force 12 N. The coefficient of friction between the wall and block is 0.6. The magnitude of the force exerted by the wall on the block is

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a

5 N

b

12 N

c

13 N

d

7.2 N

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

N=applied force=12 N

fmax=μN=7.2 N

Since, weight w < fmax

Force of friction f=5 N

 Net contact force=N2+f2=122+52=13 N

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A block of weight 5 N is pushed against a vertical wall by a force 12 N. The coefficient of friction between the wall and block is 0.6. The magnitude of the force exerted by the wall on the block is